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Weather & Climate in Salémata, Senegal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Salémata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density3,168/sq mi
Coordinates12.6285°N, 12.8166°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Feb 19, 2018 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea M4.6 131 km 14 km
Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Salémata has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in December to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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